The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday declined an invitation to strike down a Missouri law that requires an expert opinion on the validity of a medical malpractice case when it is filed. The plaintiffs in a wrongful death action against ...
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Joplin hospital system Freeman Health System agreed to pay $9.3 million over allegations it gave doctors incentive pay for Medicare referrals in violation of federal law, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Charles Curless plays a mean “Margaritaville.” As a guitarist and vocalist for Sober as a Judge, he gets many requests for the Jimmy Buffett classic at gigs around the state and Midwest.
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Hart v. State (MLW No. 63756/Case No. WD73527 – 6 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Ellis, J.)
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State v. Jackson (MLW No. 63751/Case No. WD73323 – 14 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Welsh, J.)
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In re the Matter of: Miraquelle Butler v. Butler (MLW No. 63753/Case No. WD74185 – 4 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District of Missouri, Ellis, J.)
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State v. Richie (MLW No. 63748/Case No. ED96753 – 11 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Richter, J.)
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State v. Young (MLW No. 63749/Case No. ED96571 – 8 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Cohen, J.)
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Public Pension Fund Group v. KV Pharmaceutical Company (MLW No. 63740/Case No. 10-3402 – 28 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Bye, J.)
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Read More »Insurance: Stacking – Liability Amount
Wise, et al v. American Standard Insurance Company of Wisconsin (MLW No. 63733/Case No. 11-3100 – 9 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Smith, J.)
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S & A Farms, Inc. v. Farms.com, Inc. (MLW No. 63734/Case No. 11-2564 – 10 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Smith, J.)
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